OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY library implemented a "Bobcat Book Leaders" mentorship program this year. Each morning, a 5th grader reads a book to a kindergartener. This is a great way to build leadership and ownership about learning among students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Thank you to the Little Rock Zoo for hosting SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY first graders! The students recently enjoyed a field trip to the Little Rock Zoo to learn about animals and their habitats. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today is America Recycles Day and many of our schools have programs to promote recycling. PCSSD students are taught the importance of recycling by collecting recyclable items throughout the school. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
This is American Education Week! This week we celebrate our teachers and staff who work to provide a quality education to our students! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD's Student Nutrition partner, Chartwells, has released some new, healthy recipes that could be great additions to the upcoming holiday meals.
https://www.pcssd.org/article/585190
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Be the "I" in the KIND! Today is World Kindness Day and we love seeing this at schools around the District. Shout out to these custodial pros for posing with this sign at SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH. We appreciate their hard work every day! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Round 1 of high school football playoffs begins tonight! Good luck to all of our schools playing! Tickets *must* be purchased online:
Maumelle vs Greenbrier: http://ow.ly/pFwS50GKQcU
Mills vs. Robinson: http://ow.ly/AsA750GKQe1
Mountain Home vs. Sylvan Hills: http://ow.ly/Ml3m50GKQcV
MILLS UNIVERSITY STUDIES HIGH football players stopped by COLLEGE STATION ELEMENTARY last week (Nov. 8) to meet the elementary students. Both groups enjoyed talking with each other and getting everyone excited for football games! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD and WillSub are teaming up for a training session for those interested in becoming a substitute teacher. We are always in need of qualified subs. The training will be held on Monday, November 15 from 1-3:30 p.m. at PCSSD Central Office.
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Unfortunately there is still an internet outage in the Robinson area that has a great impact on the daily operation of school (including landline phone access), we will not have on campus instruction Friday, Nov. 12. Robinson Elementary, Middle and High will each have an AMI day.
BAKER ELEMENTARY students made this 22 ft. dragon for this year's Read for the Record. The story was Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon, a wonderful story celebrates family history and cultural symbols as a source of self-identity and affirmation. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
1st graders at PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY are learning about the purpose of an author - to persuade, inform, and entertain. Mrs. Coes' class practices identifying those characteristics in different activities, like a pie shop! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Today, and everyday, we thank our military veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve our country. We pay our respect to veterans and their families for their continued sacrifices for our freedoms. Thank you, veterans!
PCSSD robotics teams are gearing up for competitions this winter. MILLS MIDDLE recently competed at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock of Arkansas at Little Rock. JOE T. ROBINSON MIDDLE students also served as judges for the competition to gain valuable insight into the competition field. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Kindergarten students at BAKER ELEMENTARY recently spent some learning time in the school's outdoor classroom. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
Several art teachers from across PCSSD attended the state art conference last week. This crew enjoyed learning about new tools that will assist in bringing diverse and creative activities to our art students. Can't wait to see art in action! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
PCSSD high school staff members and Pulaski County Government met with the Huntington High Radar Teen Court student speakers and staff in Shreveport, Louisiana. The observed the court in process. This is a great program to learn from. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY 4th graders enjoyed a wonderful field trip to Crystal Bridges! Students were able to observe different types of art and create stories/infer what they thought about each one. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence
November is National Scholarship Month. Here is a checklist to help compare the costs of higher education institutions, including anticipated out-of-pocket expenses. Remember, check with your school counselor to learn about scholarship opportunities!
https://edfinancial.cld.bz/How-to-Pay-for-College-2021-22-ASLA/18/
LANDMARK ELEMENTARY partners with the Little Rock South Lions Club each year. The club challenges the students to create peace posters and express their ideas of peace. Check out this year's participants.
https://www.facebook.com/lrslc/
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